Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
New research reveals that hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle can significantly affect blood glucose and appetite, highlighting the need for tailored management for women with metabolic conditions. The week before a period can bring more than mood swings and…
Epsom salt foot soaks remain a popular, low-cost method for easing foot soreness, but recent guidance highlights limited scientific evidence and warns diabetics to exercise caution due to potential skin risks. Epsom salt foot soaks can be a useful way…
Recurrent or worsening pins and needles sensations in the feet can signal deeper nerve problems. Experts emphasise recognising patterns, understanding potential causes like diabetes or vitamin deficiencies, and seeking timely medical assessment to prevent complications. Pins and needles in the…
A Finnish man’s minor foot injury escalated to multiple amputations following alleged improper treatment during routine foot care, highlighting risks faced by diabetics and gaps in regulation. After a routine trip to a foot care provider left 79-year-old Markku with…
A simple 10 to 30-minute walk after meals, dubbed ‘fart walking’, is emerging as an evidence-backed strategy to improve digestion, blood sugar regulation, and overall metabolic health, challenging its reputation as just an internet fad. A short walk after meals,…
Emerging research highlights the importance of combining different forms of exercise, timing, and frequency to better manage blood glucose levels, particularly for those with diabetes or prediabetes. Blood sugar management is not only a question of diet; physical activity can…
A balanced breakfast rich in protein and fibre, consumed earlier in the day, can improve appetite control, support concentration, and align with circadian rhythms. Skipping breakfast or relying on ultra-processed foods may carry health risks, but simple, portable options offer…
Gastroenterologist Facundo Pereyra highlights how refined flour and sugar-heavy breakfasts, popular in Argentina, can lead to blood sugar spikes and subsequent energy dips, urging a shift towards protein and healthy fats for sustained energy. A popular breakfast can look harmless…
Emerging research highlights that nocturia, commonly attributed to bladder issues, may often stem from fluid redistribution in the body, influenced by leg swelling and metabolic factors like blood sugar levels, urging a broader medical approach. Waking several times a night…
Health experts warn that misdiagnosis and lack of awareness are causing late detection of childhood endocrine disorders in Kenya, with Type 1 diabetes emerging as a critical concern. Early recognition and improved access to care could save hundreds of young…
New research reveals a 60% increase in gestational diabetes diagnoses among pregnant women in England over five years, highlighting growing disparities linked to ethnicity and socioeconomic factors amid rising obesity and maternal age. Gestational diabetes is affecting a growing share…
A large Dutch cohort study shows that starting antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents leads to a significant and lasting increase in pharmacologically treated type 2 diabetes, prompting calls for early metabolic monitoring and lifestyle interventions. A large Dutch cohort…
